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14 Nov 2024 10:19 - 14 Nov 2024 19:55 #258297 by Lambert

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I have manual hubs and love their functionality but really the 1970s called and would like them back please. I don't want to go back to the vacuum system as it's less functional and just as ugly. This only leaves fixed drive flanges which looks better but means hasn't got the functionality as to have 4x2 low and means the front drive is being turned all the time which I can't decide is a good idea or not? So that makes me wonder if there is anything else like a low profile manual hub available?

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14 Nov 2024 15:14 #258299 by jackonlyjack

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I have the vitara avm from jimnybits
You have to remove around 6mm from the hub nut or use spacers
I chose to mod the nut

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14 Nov 2024 16:20 #258300 by Lambert

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I like that they are tapered and one piece but they are still quite deep and 70s looking?

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14 Nov 2024 22:40 #258309 by Busta

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Manual hubs are very dated. How about vacuum hubs with a 2 low switch. Same functionality as manual hubs, with a cleaner look and more convenience.

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15 Nov 2024 04:27 #258312 by Lambert

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Hmm but they are ugly too. And not entirely reliable. And having an auto is making 4x2 low increasingly less necessary. Pity we can't have permanent 4x4.

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15 Nov 2024 07:42 - 15 Nov 2024 08:02 #258313 by mlines

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Use a set of SJ permanent locking plates and then fit whatever decorative hub centre you want

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15 Nov 2024 08:07 #258314 by yakuza

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I have no problem with 70s look but then again I would like to put manual hubs on my 84 SJ also for the looks so I see your point..

However I have no problems with the vaccuum hubs even though they require some maintenance, as does the manual hubs.

But with those and the fixed hubs it is possible to use the same hub center caps as in the rear wich might be a visual plus for you?

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15 Nov 2024 10:00 #258318 by Lambert

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I too like the idea of the look of the fixed hubs I guess I just have to decide if I can really do need 4x2 low with the automatic transmission. I do use it but mostly because I have it if that makes sense. Dunno?

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